SAFOD PUBLICATIONS
SAFOD publications: free reports, guides and policies
Browse SAFOD publications on disability rights in Southern Africa. We published these resources or produced them with a strategic partner. They are free to download and share.
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Annual Report 2021
Our 2021 annual report covering capacity building, the COVID-19 regional survey, the Disability Protocol campaign, and work with Loughborough University.
Annual Report 2022
Reports on the 2022 programme cycle, including the Regional Disability Roundtable Forum, the UNICEF Inclusive Young Voices project, and CBM project activities.
Annual Report 2023
Covers our 2023 activities across the FFO programme, the Regional Disability Protocol seminar, governance leadership, and the CBM DiDRR project.
Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Our five-year strategic direction covering advocacy priorities, capacity building, inclusive development, and regional disability rights across SADC.
Southern Africa Disability Forum Report 2017
Report from the 2017 Southern Africa Disability Forum, capturing discussions, recommendations, and outcomes from this key regional gathering.
Regional DiDRR Guidelines
Regional guidelines for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction in Southern Africa, setting out principles, action areas, and recommendations.
DiDRR Meta-Analysis Report
A qualitative meta-analysis examining inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction across Southern Africa, with findings on barriers and good practice.
DiDRR Baseline Study
Baseline data on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction capacity across our member countries, informing the design of the CBM-funded DiDRR project.
DiDRR & Inclusive Early Warning Systems Training Report 2026
Documents the 2026 regional training on disability-inclusive DRR and inclusive early warning systems, covering outcomes, participant feedback, and next steps.
Regional Assessment: Sendai Framework & DiDRR 2026
A regional assessment of disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction in Zambia and Zimbabwe under the Sendai Framework, with case study findings on governance, early warning systems, data gaps, financing, and recommendations for governments, OPDs, and SADC.
Sendai Framework DiDRR Assessment — Summary 2026
A concise summary of the 2026 regional Sendai Framework assessment for Zambia and Zimbabwe, presenting key findings across the four Sendai priorities and recommendations for closing the gap between policy and practice.
Best Practices Booklet: Disability-Inclusive DRR
An evidence-based booklet capturing best practices, innovative approaches, and key achievements from our DiDRR initiative in Zambia and Zimbabwe, with lessons for policymakers, practitioners, and humanitarian actors on building inclusive disaster resilience.
Regional Living Conditions Evaluation Report
A regional synthesis of living conditions research across Southern Africa, drawing together national findings to identify priorities for persons with disabilities.
Living Conditions Report — Botswana
Documents the living conditions of persons with disabilities in Botswana, covering access to services, economic inclusion, and barriers to participation.
Living Conditions Report — Malawi
Presents findings on the living conditions of persons with disabilities in Malawi, with data on poverty, health, education, and social protection access.
Living Conditions Report — Mozambique
Examines the situation of persons with disabilities in Mozambique, including access to rehabilitation, livelihoods, and community participation.
Living Conditions Report — Namibia
Covers living conditions for persons with disabilities in Namibia, with attention to urban–rural disparities, access to support services, and economic rights.
Living Conditions Report — Eswatini
Analyses living conditions for persons with disabilities in Eswatini, covering social protection, education, and community-level inclusion.
Living Conditions Report — Zambia
Reports on the living conditions of persons with disabilities in Zambia, documenting gaps in access to services, assistive technology, and economic opportunities.
Living Conditions Report — Zimbabwe
Provides evidence on the situation of persons with disabilities in Zimbabwe, including findings on poverty levels, access to health and education, and social exclusion.
Living Conditions Report — Lesotho
Documents the living conditions of persons with disabilities in Lesotho, focusing on service access, inclusion in development programmes, and community support.
Living Conditions Research — Summary Flyer
A concise summary of the regional living conditions research series, designed for advocacy and public awareness use by OPDs and partners.
Assistive Technology Guide (Version 5.1)
A practical guide to assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Southern Africa, covering types of AT, how to access them, and guidance for OPDs and providers.
AT e-Directory Catalogue (Version 2)
A catalogue of assistive technology products and suppliers available in Southern Africa, developed to improve AT access for persons with disabilities and service providers.
Advocacy Manual — FODSWA 2018
A practical advocacy manual for the Federation of Organisations of the Disabled in Swaziland, covering disability rights advocacy and engagement with duty bearers.
Awareness Building Campaign Manual 2002
An early SAFOD campaign manual providing a framework for awareness building on disability rights, designed for use by national affiliates and OPDs across the region.
Awareness Building Campaign — Namibia
Documents the implementation of our Awareness Building Campaign in Namibia, including activities, outcomes, and lessons for disability rights promotion.
UNCRPD Toolkit for DPOs 2018
A practical toolkit helping Disabled People's Organisations understand and apply the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for advocacy, monitoring, and reporting.
Assessing OPDs in Africa Through a Child Rights Lens
A research report examining how organisations of persons with disabilities in Africa address the rights of children with disabilities, identifying gaps and good practice.
Inclusive ECDE Disability Manual (English)
A manual on inclusive early childhood development and education for children with disabilities, developed with OSISA for caregivers, teachers, and OPDs.
Inclusive ECDE Disability Manual (Portuguese)
The Portuguese-language edition of the inclusive ECDE disability manual, extending access to the resource for Mozambique and Angola.
Inclusive ECDE Strategy 2020 (Draft)
A draft regional strategy for inclusive early childhood development and education, developed with OSISA, setting out goals and actions for including children with disabilities.
Regional Guidelines on Inclusive Social Protection
Our regional guidelines on disability-inclusive social protection in Southern Africa, covering principles, action areas, and a framework for monitoring and implementation.
Meta-Analysis: Inclusive Social Protection Mechanisms
A meta-analysis of inclusive social protection for persons with disabilities in South-Eastern Africa, examining formal and informal systems, barriers, and OPD involvement.
SAFOD Affiliates Capacity Assessment Report 2020
A mapping of institutional capacities across ten SAFOD national affiliates, assessing strengths, gaps, and recommendations across governance, resource mobilisation, advocacy, research, and communications.
Policy and Stakeholder Influence Strategy 2021–2025
Our five-year strategy for policy influence and stakeholder engagement, covering advocacy priorities, lobbying, alliance building, and targeted influence actions at national and regional levels.
Gender Equality Policy 2022
Our gender equality policy, setting out principles, goals, and actions to promote equal opportunities, challenge discrimination, and mainstream gender across the organisation's programmes and operations.
HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy 2022
Our workplace policy on HIV and AIDS, covering prevention, care and support, testing, confidentiality, human resource protections, and an action plan for implementation across the secretariat and affiliates.
Global Disability Summit 2022 — Advocacy Toolkit
An advocacy toolkit developed with the Atlas Alliance to help DPOs and NGOs hold governments accountable for Global Disability Summit commitments, with a six-module strategy for issue identification, network mapping, targeting, and message development.
COVID-19 Impact Research
A research report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with disabilities in Southern Africa, documenting effects on services, livelihoods, and rights.
COVID-19 Response Strategy
Our strategy for a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response, setting out actions for the organisation and its affiliates to protect persons with disabilities.
COVID-19 Survey Snapshot (August 2020)
A snapshot of survey results from August 2020 capturing early experiences of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic across our member countries.
Child Protection Policy 2019
Our formal child protection policy, setting out the organisation's commitment to safeguarding children with disabilities and standards for staff, volunteers, and partners.
PSEA Incident Report Form
A standardised form for reporting allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, forming part of our Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) framework.
PSEA Training Manual
A training manual on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, designed for SAFOD staff, affiliate organisations, and partners to build capacity on PSEA standards.
PSEA Policy 2022
Our institutional policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, covering commitments, reporting and investigation procedures, staff vetting, code of conduct, and child safeguarding standards across the secretariat and all national affiliates.
Social Media Research Report
Research on the use of social media by and for persons with disabilities in Southern Africa, informing our communications strategy and digital inclusion work.
The Myth of Asexuality — Literature Review
A literature review on disability stigma as a barrier to sexual relationships in South Africa, examining societal attitudes, access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV vulnerability, and sexuality education for persons with disabilities. Led by the University of East London in partnership with SAFOD, SINTEF, and Stellenbosch University.
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Our library covers annual reports, strategic plans, research, toolkits and policies. SAFOD publications on disaster risk reduction support our inclusive DiDRR project. The living conditions series and the disability and sexuality research give evidence for advocacy across the region.
Our early childhood manuals and strategy link to the ECDE project and the ECDE strategy campaign. Governance and rights tools come from our governance project and the Eswatini project. Our assistive technology campaign and SADC Disability Protocol campaign use these resources too.
Our partners include CBM and OSISA. Explore our programmes, projects or contact us. You can also donate to support new publications.
